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UltraMagnus

47 posts recovered 12 threads started First seen 25 Jun 2010 Last seen 28 Aug 2011

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  1. Can you put a 190/50zr-17 tire on on vfr1200? UltraMagnus 10 3 Jun 2011 5 Jun 2011 UltraMagnus · 3 Jun 2011 – 5 Jun 2011
  2. VFR1200 vs Ducati Streetfighter vid UltraMagnus 5 11 May 2011 12 May 2011 UltraMagnus · 11 May 2011 – 12 May 2011
  3. Any tips on breaking in a new tire? Does it need breaking in? UltraMagnus 7 14 Oct 2010 15 Oct 2010 UltraMagnus · 14 Oct 2010 – 15 Oct 2010
  4. What tires are you replacing you oem's with? UltraMagnus 7 12 Oct 2010 13 Oct 2010 UltraMagnus · 12 Oct 2010 – 13 Oct 2010
  5. 4th oil change, looking sketchy? (metal chunks) UltraMagnus 11 7 Oct 2010 9 Oct 2010 UltraMagnus · 7 Oct 2010 – 9 Oct 2010
  6. I just noticed my right resevoir is empty....can i just top it off? UltraMagnus 12 1 Oct 2010 2 Oct 2010 UltraMagnus · 1 Oct 2010 – 2 Oct 2010
  7. Cool honda commercial w/ the viffer in it :-) UltraMagnus 2 29 Sep 2010 30 Sep 2010 UltraMagnus · 29 Sep 2010 – 30 Sep 2010
  8. How many miles on your 7th gen (or your "friends").. UltraMagnus 8 12 Jul 2010 15 Jul 2010 UltraMagnus · 12 Jul 2010 – 15 Jul 2010
  9. Lazy kick stand spring? UltraMagnus 4 8 Jul 2010 8 Jul 2010 UltraMagnus · 8 Jul 2010 – 8 Jul 2010
  10. Clunk into 1st gear when downshifting? UltraMagnus 21 8 Jul 2010 9 Jul 2010 UltraMagnus · 8 Jul 2010 – 9 Jul 2010
  11. Final Drive hot to the touch? UltraMagnus 35 3 Jul 2010 17 Jul 2010 UltraMagnus · 3 Jul 2010 – 17 Jul 2010
  12. My new VFR 1200, of course many pics! UltraMagnus 11 25 Jun 2010 3 Jul 2010 UltraMagnus · 25 Jun 2010 – 3 Jul 2010

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  1. VFR 800 VS 1200 28 Aug 2011 05:54 Im wondering if anyone in this thread has even rode a vfr1200 hard. Ive ridden a friends vfr800 6th gen and i can tell you it feels like a bigger heavier bike than the vfr1200 (which i own). The vfr1200 feels MUCH more…
  2. Carbon Muffler Cover 7 Jul 2011 03:34 [image: View Post]flavadave, on 29 June 2011 - 12:35 AM, said: Carbon pipe, cool. Carbon cover, not cool. I dont like hood scopes that dont function either. ...unless its replacing the chrome cover thats currently on…
  3. How many miles did you get on your oem vfr12000 tire? 24 Jun 2011 10:18 [image: View Post]ddr, on 23 June 2011 - 08:20 PM, said: My OEMs are Dunlops. I took the rear off at 4,750 miles but kept it. It looks like it's probably got another 1,200 miles or so left in it. I put another OEM…
  4. Gopro lcd bacpac 4 Jun 2011 04:38 We had a guy at T-mac this year that lost the whole camera(w-pack). speculating that the added pack might of been part of the reason for the box opening up and losing the system. There were other reasons that could have…
  5. Can you put a 190/50zr-17 tire on on vfr1200? 4 Jun 2011 04:30 [image: View Post]tiedend, on 03 June 2011 - 03:57 PM, said: I live in the UK and I am taking delivery of a 1200F this coming week. I've had BT023's on other bikesand been very pleased with them and when I saw that…
  6. Can you put a 190/50zr-17 tire on on vfr1200? 3 Jun 2011 20:06 Ive been looking at a replacement rear tire for my vfr1200. I already have a bt-023 front that im happy with. But i can only seem to find the bt023 in 190/50zr-17. I dont even think they make a 190/55 in the bt023.…
  7. VFR1200 vs Ducati Streetfighter vid 11 May 2011 10:14 [image: View Post]CrazyT, on 10 May 2011 - 08:51 PM, said: Bike sounds great, what type of exhaust? Glad I don't live in Minnesota if you have to edit between curves like that... Yea theres some decent roads but the…
  8. Who hates their seat 11 May 2011 01:37 [image: View Post]Woks, on 17 August 2010 - 04:46 PM, said: I hate my seat (too much slipping and uncomfortable) and I think I will try the "Top Sellerie" model (heated and with gel): [image: Posted Image] (it is a…
  9. VFR1200 vs Ducati Streetfighter vid 11 May 2011 01:26 Thought you guys might enjoy, testing out my new cam last saturday.
  10. 2011 VFR Colours 21 Oct 2010 23:12 [image: View Post]elizilla, on 21 October 2010 - 06:07 PM, said: I'm still waiting for the hot pink I saw in one of the photochop threads last year. But that's probably too girly; Honda wouldn't want to threaten…
  11. 2011 VFR Colours 21 Oct 2010 21:02 Don;t like the black at all in those photo's. A "REAL" photo might change my mind. Hopefully its got some glitters in it and its not straight solid black.
  12. 1200 VFR wins Sport Touring Shootout 20 Oct 2010 23:27 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 20 October 2010 - 06:11 PM, said: Great to see the positive results! :fing02: Funny, the VFR rates lowest in Touring ability! :blush: Well, its not a sport tourer anymore, its listed…
  13. 1200 VFR wins Sport Touring Shootout 20 Oct 2010 22:34 [image: View Post]MiddleTBabb, on 20 October 2010 - 04:19 PM, said: I will drink to this, and say :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: while I'm at it. (not a 7th gen owner, btw) :cheerleader: :beer: :beer: :beer:…
  14. How many miles did you get on your oem vfr12000 tire? 18 Oct 2010 21:58 [image: View Post]Dae, on 18 October 2010 - 03:47 AM, said: [image: View Post]UltraMagnus, on 17 October 2010 - 11:11 PM, said: [image: View Post]Podman, on 17 October 2010 - 06:55 AM, said: [image: View Post]Dae, on 17…
  15. How many miles did you get on your oem vfr12000 tire? 18 Oct 2010 04:11 [image: View Post]Podman, on 17 October 2010 - 06:55 AM, said: [image: View Post]Dae, on 17 October 2010 - 02:25 AM, said: Front tire (Bridgestone BT21) down to the wear bar with uneven wear patterns, rear close to the…
  16. Any tips on breaking in a new tire? Does it need breaking in? 14 Oct 2010 19:54 Just picked up a bt23 front tire for my vfr1200. Do i need to do anything to break it in before i ride hard? This is my 4th bike and ive always sold them before i got around to putting new tires on so im a newb at tires…
  17. What tires are you replacing you oem's with? 13 Oct 2010 02:07 [image: View Post]spud786, on 12 October 2010 - 08:47 PM, said: [image: View Post]UltraMagnus, on 12 October 2010 - 05:41 PM, said: I was eyeballin the bt-023's. But then i was wondering if i should do teh GT spec (for…
  18. What tires are you replacing you oem's with? 12 Oct 2010 22:41 I was eyeballin the bt-023's. But then i was wondering if i should do teh GT spec (for heaver bikes) or normal spec. What are you guy runnin and how do you like them? What kinda milage you getting out of em?
  19. 4th oil change, looking sketchy? (metal chunks) 9 Oct 2010 00:16 [image: View Post]Monk, on 07 October 2010 - 07:20 PM, said: Check with a magnet, and see if it will pick anything up....... Its gravel, used my tank bag magnets. Lol sorry guys. Yea i almost shatmyself....
  20. 4th oil change, looking sketchy? (metal chunks) 7 Oct 2010 19:07 [image: View Post]UltraMagnus, on 07 October 2010 - 01:51 PM, said: [image: View Post]MSGTR, on 07 October 2010 - 01:48 PM, said: WOW! Steel or Aluminum? Keep that shit and ask to see the Service Manager. Better yet,…
  21. 4th oil change, looking sketchy? (metal chunks) 7 Oct 2010 18:51 [image: View Post]MSGTR, on 07 October 2010 - 01:48 PM, said: WOW! Steel or Aluminum? Keep that shit and ask to see the Service Manager. Better yet, call Honda! Motorcycle Division American Honda Motor Co., Inc. P.O.…
  22. 4th oil change, looking sketchy? (metal chunks) 7 Oct 2010 18:22 [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] Got bout 8000 miles on the bike, this is the 4th change (600, 2000, 4000 previous). Last oil change was amsoil 10w40. This look normal to you? Them 2 chunks are bout the size…
  23. I just noticed my right resevoir is empty....can i just top it off? 2 Oct 2010 08:33 [image: View Post]Monk, on 02 October 2010 - 02:00 AM, said: [image: View Post]Mac, on 02 October 2010 - 01:50 AM, said: I'd leave it alone. Mac I agree...... It's good to go......... Like you said, "it feels…
  24. I just noticed my right resevoir is empty....can i just top it off? 2 Oct 2010 06:40 Hey Monk, you were right. I took the top off and there is plenty of fluid in there. Its just above the window. Is this something i should worry about or should i leave it alone?
  25. I just noticed my right resevoir is empty....can i just top it off? 2 Oct 2010 03:24 [image: View Post]Monk, on 01 October 2010 - 09:59 PM, said: Take the top off and look....... sounds more like clear fluid ..... and it's above the window.............. You did say you only looked at the view window?…
  26. I just noticed my right resevoir is empty....can i just top it off? 1 Oct 2010 22:16 I havnt been paying close attention to its, but i notices the right brake resevoir is empty through the looking glass. My brakes seem fine but it obviosly is a problem. Is this something i can just top off? Do i need to…
  27. Cool honda commercial w/ the viffer in it :-) 29 Sep 2010 10:05 I feel all warm and fuzzy inside And a video of me this weekend behind a bmw s1000rr @ 4:04 into the video. And some helmet cam action from the same ride. No sound so i just added music. U may want to mute :-P
  28. Just Bought My New VFR1200 DCT - Very Dissattified 12 Sep 2010 23:45 Mines usually @ 3 bars above 80f, and 2 bars below 80f I almost never feel heat rising up from mine and never got clsoe to touching a hot part. Mine isnt DCT btw...
  29. FIRST YEAR BIKE FEARS 2 Sep 2010 22:04 [image: View Post]paul thompson, on 01 September 2010 - 09:13 AM, said: Covered 3000 miles on my '10. 0 issues. Top bike. 7k+ miles on mine, so far zero issues. I did buy the warranty....only cuz it was pretty cheap…
  30. VFR1200F insurance rates 2 Aug 2010 23:34 [image: View Post]horwitzs, on 02 August 2010 - 02:21 PM, said: Sure. My home and vehicles are all wrapped into one payment, so I don't know the exact itemized number for the VFR, but I switched from the '07 VFR800 with…
  31. How many miles on your 7th gen (or your "friends").. 12 Jul 2010 01:21 My "friend" just turned over 3,200 miles. edit: (3.5 weeks owned)
  32. Motorcycle Consumer News - Dont Count! 10 Jul 2010 20:53 [image: View Post]skuuter trash, on 10 July 2010 - 03:38 AM, said: [image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 09 July 2010 - 08:30 PM, said: [image: View Post]Mobius, on 09 July 2010 - 12:30 PM, said: I haven’t received the…
  33. FD Oil change. 10 Jul 2010 06:47 [image: View Post]horwitzs, on 09 July 2010 - 11:05 PM, said: [image: View Post]Dae, on 12 June 2010 - 02:58 AM, said: Just changed mine after 1000KM (600Miles) service, the technician at Honda said there is no need to…
  34. Final Drive hot to the touch? 9 Jul 2010 00:08 [image: View Post]Monk, on 03 July 2010 - 05:59 PM, said: This is for anyone that hasn't had a drive shaft bike before, There's been quite a few discussions on this. and this seems to be the answer to the gease threads.…
  35. Clunk into 1st gear when downshifting? 8 Jul 2010 23:58 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 08 July 2010 - 02:38 PM, said: [image: View Post]UltraMagnus, on 08 July 2010 - 01:17 AM, said: [image: View Post]jaimev34, on 07 July 2010 - 10:37 PM, said: [image: View Post]UltraMagnus,…
  36. Clunk into 1st gear when downshifting? 8 Jul 2010 05:17 [image: View Post]jaimev34, on 07 July 2010 - 10:37 PM, said: [image: View Post]UltraMagnus, on 07 July 2010 - 09:15 PM, said: [image: View Post]Monk, on 07 July 2010 - 09:28 PM, said: Like Mello Dude said it's kinda…
  37. Clunk into 1st gear when downshifting? 8 Jul 2010 04:20 [image: View Post]Trace, on 07 July 2010 - 10:17 PM, said: [image: View Post]UltraMagnus, on 07 July 2010 - 10:06 PM, said: When i upshift i do. You blip the throttle on upshifts ? Why in the world do you do that? Eh i…
  38. Clunk into 1st gear when downshifting? 8 Jul 2010 04:15 [image: View Post]Monk, on 07 July 2010 - 09:28 PM, said: Like Mello Dude said it's kinda instinctive, You need to work on your rpm's with the rear tyre speed.... Sound's like you're low on rpm's.... You don't want to…
  39. Clunk into 1st gear when downshifting? 8 Jul 2010 02:06 [image: View Post]mello dude, on 07 July 2010 - 07:12 PM, said: [image: View Post]UltraMagnus, on 07 July 2010 - 08:21 PM, said: Seems like if i downshift into first 15mph or over i get a noticable "clunk" into gear.…
  40. Final Drive hot to the touch? 8 Jul 2010 00:32 [image: View Post]phobe, on 07 July 2010 - 06:29 PM, said: [image: View Post]testrider, on 05 July 2010 - 03:36 PM, said: Every 500 miles, spending 15 seconds to spray lube onto the chain is all the maintenance it…
  41. Lazy kick stand spring? 8 Jul 2010 00:28 Compared to my last 2 hondas, this kick stand seems to be very "lazy" . It doesn't snap up with much authority. And a few times it actually got stuck halfway up. Anyone else have this issue?
  42. Final Drive hot to the touch? 8 Jul 2010 00:26 Being paranoid i switched back to Honda Drive shaft oil. Seems cooler. I can hold my hand on their for about 4-5 seconds now after a 4 hour ride, instead of 1-2. Temps out are the same, maybe more humid tho. I was using…
  43. Clunk into 1st gear when downshifting? 8 Jul 2010 00:21 Seems like if i downshift into first 15mph or over i get a noticable "clunk" into gear. And it almost feels like the rear wheels is locking slightly. If i downshift into 1st goint like 12mph or less it goes insmooth as…
  44. Flapper valve mod. 7 Jul 2010 01:26 [image: View Post]VFR12Pilot, on 05 July 2010 - 06:06 PM, said: [image: View Post]Solomoto, on 30 June 2010 - 12:35 AM, said: I did this flapper mod today and I must say I like the sound of it. It's not a whole lot…
  45. Final Drive hot to the touch? 3 Jul 2010 01:52 I went on a 4 hour cruise today and my FD was very hot, if i hold my hand there for a few seconds im sure it would get burned. Is this normal?
  46. My new VFR 1200, of course many pics! 26 Jun 2010 04:03 I paid 12.9k. It was "used". Guy put 800 miles on it and decided it wasn't for him, and traded for a beamer.
  47. My new VFR 1200, of course many pics! 25 Jun 2010 21:46 http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1212/4726359880_7bec79bf31_b.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1146/4726360056_f7cd5ebbe2_b.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1373/4726360116_8cb0c5c078_b.jpg…

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